Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the richness of Italian sausage with a luxurious creamy sauce, perfectly coating every piece of ditalini pasta. This comforting meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just 45 minutes—but also versatile enough for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or romantic date nights. With flavors of garlic and Parmesan mingling beautifully in every bite, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables for an extra twist, making it a go-to recipe you can adapt to suit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 1 lb mild Italian ground sausage
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Boil ditalini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat avocado oil and brown the Italian sausage.
- Add diced onion and sauté until softened; stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, then deglaze with chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired; mix in the cooked ditalini pasta until well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg